Redmi K100 puts a 10,000 mAh battery behind a familiar flagship chip
The Chinese launch pairs an older high-end processor with a large battery and 165 Hz display. Those numbers answer different questions.
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Poco X8s makes a smaller phone without surrendering the battery
A 6.35-inch display, 6,330mAh cell and separate telephoto camera make this a more interesting compromise than size alone suggests.
HyperOS 4 explained: the interface, features and limits behind Xiaomi’s update
A detailed visual guide to Soft Light Glass, Notes, Recorder, Smart Hub and HyperCore, with official screenshots, explained performance claims and regional release distinctions.
Google Pixel vs Xiaomi: software consistency or a wider phone range?
Pixel and Xiaomi offer different routes through Android. Camera hardware, update policies and the gap between global and Chinese software deserve separate checks.
Pixel 11 Pro XL vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra: choosing how a camera helps you
Google’s capture and editing tools meet Xiaomi’s 75–100mm optical telephoto. Sensor size, zoom labels and video processing need separate comparisons.
HyperOS 4: the rollout list is not the same as an update for your phone
Xiaomi’s Chinese presentation shows the new interface, but region, hardware and release channel still determine what an Italian handset can receive.
Smartphone shipments fall by a fifth as memory costs squeeze affordable phones
Three research firms report a severe Q3 contraction. Samsung and Apple gain share despite shipping fewer phones, while lower-margin models face tougher economics.
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max puts its rear screen at the center of a camera flagship
The Chinese model combines a 2.9-inch rear display, two 200MP cameras and an 8,500mAh battery. European buyers still need a regional offer.